Student Employment

Being a Kent State Stark student employee means that your education comes first.

Working on campus offers a student flexibility, convenience and a better understanding of university operations, not to mention experience. At Kent State Stark, there are nearly 100 campus jobs ranging from library desk staff, campus ambassadors, academic tutors, department office assistants, maintenance and grounds crew, bookstore assistants and theater technicians, just to name a few!

Student Employment Requirements

Cumulative college GPA of 2.0 (undergraduate students must maintain GPA of 2.0 or employment will be terminated).

The university's student employment programs are subject to and will be administered in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and statutes governing employment practices.

A student desiring to meet educational expenses through part-time employment should be encouraged and assisted in locating employment opportunities. In addition to being a financial resource, part-time employment can serve as an educational tool to increase the student's job skills and enhance future career opportunities.

Employment should complement a student's academic experience.

Student employment benefits the student and the university. Statistics report that employment contributes to a large degree whether or not students stay in school. Kent State University recognizes the importance of maintaining a program of employment for students that provides them with financial assistance, work experience and service opportunities. It is the policy of the university to employ students part-time, and not to displace or reduce full-time employment opportunities.